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The Latest Breaking News from Liz Kendall

Ministers scrap DWP program allowing landlords to tap into tenants’ benefits

Exclusive: Liz Kendall confirms government will no longer back controversial ‘computer says yes’ system

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

DWP benefit cuts could be as much as £5bn under Labour plans

Previous plans had put the figure at £3 billion – but it may now be much more

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Labour 'to slash £5bn from benefits bill with disability payment crackdown'

LABOUR are reportedly considering around £5 billion in cuts to the welfare budget – as disability rights campaigners warned ministers they would…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

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Labour in Chaos as MPs Revolt Against Keir Starmer

In a dramatic policy shift, Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to be “ruthless with cuts” on welfare spending has ignited a firestorm of criticism from within his party.

The Fashion Central · Feb 11, 2025

Some people on sickness and disability benefits ‘taking the mickey’, says Liz Kendall – as it happened

The work and pensions secretary said those who think they were unable to work probably could with the right support

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025

Work and Pensions Secretary says some people on benefits ‘taking the mickey’

A report from the DWP found 49% of health and disability benefit recipients reported they felt they would never be able to work or work again.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

MPs raise concerns over ‘Orwellian’ powers to crack down on benefit fraud

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill was approved at second reading by 343 to 87, majority 256.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

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Kendall seeks to ease ‘snoopers’ charter’ fears over benefit fraud crackdown

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill aims to give new powers to the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Ministers must build on past Labour success in welfare savings

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The work and pensions secretary promises ‘big reforms’ in sickness benefits but must avoid cruel and counterproductive cuts

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Benefits claimants could lose £5000 a year in major Labour welfare overhaul

Hundreds of thousands of people could see reductions in sickness benefits payments of £5000 a year under a major welfare system overhaul being…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2025

Benefits overhaul to make long-term sick look for work

Liz Kendall wants to make the biggest change to the welfare system in a decade

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Kendall pledges to ‘overhaul’ Government relationship with employers

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall described her department as the ‘HR department’ for ministers’ growth plans.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Government to overspend £8.6bn on benefits bill as DWP boss says ‘radical’ changes to come

Labour should drop its “cruel and poorly thought-out plans” says leading charity

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Kendall promises sweeping reforms to sickness benefits

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said ‘big reforms’ were needed to cut the welfare bill.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Labour gives update on sickness and disability benefit reforms as spending cuts expected soon

This government will control the UK’s benefit bill ‘once and for all’ says Reeves

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

The biggest benefit changes Labour could make in 2025

There are several ways Labour could try to cut £3bn from the national welfare bill

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which would put the measures into law, is due to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Benefits cheats could be banned from driving under latest DWP crackdown

Fraudsters could be banned from driving if they refuse to pay back debts of over £1,000 under the new laws

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The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Benefits cheats to lose driving licences in welfare crackdown

Welfare secretary Liz Kendall says government ‘turning off the tap to criminals who cheat the system’

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

Driving bans and bank account snooping powers planned for benefit fraudsters

The DWP will also be able to recover money directly from fraudsters’ bank accounts under the drive to tackle benefit fraud.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Rising numbers of people with mental health issues receiving employment advice

NHS talking therapies are designed to help people with conditions such as anxiety and depression and can link patients with employment advisers.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

More than 331,000 Waspi women in Scotland, figures suggest

Data from the House of Commons Library shows hundreds of thousands of Scottish women are impacted by the changes to the state pension age.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2025

The Guardian view on incapacity benefit: the Treasury should not be calling the shots

Editorial: Liz Kendall needs a policy to match her rhetoric on helping claimants back into work

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

‘Urgent’ disability benefit reform backed by Lords after Starmer warns of ‘ruthless’ cuts

Changes to the work capability assessment are at the heart of Labour plans

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Health benefits system ‘financially unstable’, peer warns

The chairman of the cross-party Economic Affairs Committee has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.

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